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[[Argus]] introduced the "Argoflex Model" in 1950, but it was only offered for a few months.<ref>{{Argomania}}</ref> With minor cosmetic changes (including neckstrap lugs) the same camera became the [[Argus Argoflex 40|Argoflex 40]], and then the '''Argus 40'''.  
 
[[Argus]] introduced the "Argoflex Model" in 1950, but it was only offered for a few months.<ref>{{Argomania}}</ref> With minor cosmetic changes (including neckstrap lugs) the same camera became the [[Argus Argoflex 40|Argoflex 40]], and then the '''Argus 40'''.  
  
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Revision as of 04:29, 31 July 2023

Argus introduced the "Argoflex Model" in 1950, but it was only offered for a few months.[1] With minor cosmetic changes (including neckstrap lugs) the same camera became the Argoflex 40, and then the Argus 40.

This was an elaboration of the Argus seventy-five molded body, but adding a much better focusing f/4.5 anastigmat lens, plus shutter speeds variable from 1/25 to 1/150 and B. While the camera's picture-taking lens could be focused, the entire Seventy-Five family used a simple brilliant finder rather than reflex focusing; and hence the Argus 40 must be considered a Pseudo TLR.


Notes

  1. Gambino, Henry J. Argomania: A Look At Argus Cameras and the Company That Made Them. Doylestown, PA: Aeone Communications 2005. ISBN 0-9770507-0-X